Appalachian State vs Ohio Prediction 2/8/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate an Appalachian State vs Ohio prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, February 8th at the Convocation Center in Athens, Ohio. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Appalachian State Mountaineers Betting Preview

The Appalachian State Mountaineers are 14-9 (8-4) this year after they defeated Southern Miss by a score of 60-58 in their last game. Appalachian State led 31-28 at halftime and they were able to get the win, despite scoring just 29 points in the second half. The Mountaineers shot 44.2% from the field, 22.7% on three-pointers, and 47.4% on free throws in the game. CJ Huntley led Appalachian State with 20 points and 12 rebounds, while Jalil Beaubrun added 12 points and eight rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that victory, the Mountaineers defeated Georgia State by a score of 80-76 but did lose to Old Dominion by a score of 78-77 before that. Appalachian State has won three of their last four games and they are currently tied for second in the Sun Belt standings with an 8-4 record. Appalachian State has scored 69.2 points per game and they have allowed 63.3 points per game, while also averaging 37.3 rebounds and 13.4 assists per game this season. Myles Tate is averaging 16.0 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 5.7 assists per game, while CJ Huntley is averaging 15.0 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game this year. Appalachian State is shooting 45% from the field, 65% on free throws, and 35.3% on three-pointers this season. 

Ohio Bobcats Betting Preview

The Ohio Bobcats are 12-10 (6-4) this season after they defeated Western Michigan by a score of 94-69 in their last game. Ohio led 48-24 at halftime and they added 46 points in the second half for the easy win. The Bobcats shot 60% from the field, 50% on three-pointers, and 88.2% on free throws in the game. AJ Clayton led Ohio with 18 points and six rebounds, while AJ Brown added 17 points and four rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Bobcats lost to Miami by a score of 73-69 and Toledo by a score of 86-83. Ohio has lost four of their last six games and they are currently fourth in the MAC standings with a 6-4 record. Ohio has scored 80.5 points per game and they have allowed 75.2 points per game, while also averaging 34.2 rebounds and 14.7 assists per game this season. AJ Clayton is averaging 15.6 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game, while Jackson Paveletzke is averaging 12.9 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 5.2 assists per game this year. Ohio is shooting 47.3% from the field, 76.2% on free throws, and 36.1% on three-pointers this season.

Why Appalachian State will beat Ohio

• Appalachian State has won each of its last five day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Ohio has lost each of its last four day games against the Sun Belt Conference.
• Ohio has lost the first half in five of its last six games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Appalachian State vs Ohio Prediction 

Ohio comes into this matchup after losing two of their last three games, but they will be at home for this MAC-SBC Challenge game. The Bobcats are shooting 47.3% from the field this year, but they are allowing over 75 points per game on defense. Ohio has allowed 73+ points in four of their last six games, so defense is definitely a concern for them. Appalachian State has won three of their last four games and they are 8-4 in conference play. The Mountaineers are shooting 45% from the field, but they have played great defense so far this year. Appalachian State has allowed 65 points or fewer in five of their last seven games and I think that defense is going to be the difference here. Take the Mountaineers on the road.